Another Surge Of Rain Ahead

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EARLY THIS MORNING: The northern half of Alabama had a nice break in the rain late yesterday and last night, but the wet weather is far from over. New showers are forming quickly over West Alabama early this morning, and rain will become widespread this afternoon and tonight as a surface low forms west of the state, and higher dewpoints are pulled northward.

A few thunderstorms are possible, but no severe weather is expected in Alabama. We note SPC does have a “marginal” severe weather risk defined for parts of Southwest Mississippi and Louisiana later today and tonight.

COOLER TOMORROW: A cool easterly flow will keep temperatures in the 50s over East Alabama tomorrow; 60s are likely for the western side of the state. And, it will rain a good part of the day. Additional rain amounts of 1-2″ are expected by tomorrow night, not enough to create any really significant flooding issues, although we do note the NWS Huntsville has issue an “areal flood watch” for Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, and Morgan Counties of North Alabama. The cool air tomorrow means stable conditions and no risk of severe storms, and probably no thunder.

THE ALABAMA WEEKEND: We will hang on to the chance of a few lingering showers Saturday morning, but drier air begins to arrive later in the day, and we might even see a few intervals of sunshine by Saturday afternoon with a high in the low 70s. Then, Sunday will be dry with a partly sunny sky… the high will be close to 70 degrees.

NEXT WEEK: Dry weather continues for the first half of the week, then rain will return late Thursday into Friday ahead of a cold front. Then, colder air will settle into the state for the following weekend (March 21-22)… we could see some frost, or maybe a late season freeze around that time. Keep in mind the average date of the last freeze (for Birmingham) is March 26, and we have experienced a freeze as late as April 23. See the Weather Xtreme video for maps, graphics, and more details.

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Category: Alabama's Weather